Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc (VRTX)
Who owns Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc (VRTX)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 99.7% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 98.0%.
Ownership Structure
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital World Investors | 10.00 | 25,368,124 | -0.6 | 03/31/2026 |
| BlackRock Inc | 9.44 | 23,969,517 | +0.9 | 03/31/2026 |
| Capital Research Global Investors | 8.32 | 21,125,964 | +22.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 6.51 | 16,512,810 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| State Street Corp | 4.62 | 11,730,139 | +0.3 | 03/31/2026 |
| Amvescap Plc. | 3.11 | 7,892,611 | +0.5 | 03/31/2026 |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co | 2.77 | 7,033,156 | +16.5 | 03/31/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Funds Growth Fd of Amer A | 4.94 | 12,542,510 | -10.0 | 06/30/2026 |
| Capital Group Growth Fnd of Amer Comp | 4.94 | 12,542,510 | -10.0 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard Morn Total Stk Mkt Idx Investor | 3.18 | 8,059,531 | -0.3 | 06/30/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Insider Transactions
| Date | Person | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21. Jul 2026 | Tatsis Ourania | EVP, Chief Reg. & Quality Off. | Other | 8,251 | 0.00 | – |
| 21. Jul 2026 | Sachdev Amit | EVP Chief Patient & Ext Af Off | Other | 8,251 | 0.00 | – |
Reportable transactions by officers and major shareholders from SEC Form 4 filings. "Other" includes things like stock grants and option exercises without a buy/sell character.
View all insider transactions →Data as of: August 3, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.